3D-Adjustable Solar Panel Clamp Support Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional solar panel mounting structures require precise dimensions and result in excessive material usage and lengthy installation times due to their inflexible design.
Innovation Solution
A solar panel mounting assembly with an arm support assembly that includes a top aperture and threaded cavity aperture, allowing for vertical adjustment and three-dimensional positioning of the clamp assembly, using a base stud that can be installed in a factory or field setting, and featuring slots for adjustable clamping and fastening to accommodate solar panels on various surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting structures are used, then solar panels can be installed, but precise dimensions are required and material usage is excessive
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure incorporates adjustable components including a telescopic arm with adjustable length, a rotatable connection between the arm and support, and an adjustable clamp mechanism. These dynamic features allow the structure to adapt to various installation surfaces and angles while using only the necessary amount of material for each specific application, eliminating the need for excessive material to cover all possible scenarios.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed as a universal system that can be applied to different installation surfaces (roofs, walls, ground) and configurations. The adjustable arm, rotatable connections, and versatile clamp mechanisms enable a single design to serve multiple functions and locations, replacing the need for multiple specialized mounting structures and reducing overall material consumption.
2Ease of operation
If conventional mounting structures are used, then solar panels can be installed, but installation time is extensive
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamic adjustability of the mounting structure allows installers to quickly adapt the system to different surfaces and requirements without complex measurements and customizations. The telescopic arm can be easily extended or retracted, the connection can be rotated to different angles, and the clamp can be adjusted to fit various panel positions, significantly reducing installation time while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is designed with pre-configured adjustable mechanisms that can be quickly deployed in the field. The arm, connection, and clamp components are prepared in advance with built-in adjustment capabilities, allowing installers to make rapid modifications on-site without extensive preparation or customization work.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed-dimensional mounting structures are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different surfaces is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure incorporates adjustable components (telescopic arm, rotatable connection, adjustable clamp) that can be manufactured using standard processes while providing dynamic adaptability. The arm length can be adjusted in the field, the connection can rotate to different angles, and the clamp can be positioned at various locations, allowing a single manufactured design to adapt to different surfaces without requiring complex custom manufacturing for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is divided into separate adjustable segments (base support, telescopic arm, rotatable connection, clamp assembly) that can be manufactured independently using standard processes. Each segment maintains simplicity in manufacturing while the combination of segments provides overall adaptability through their adjustable interfaces and connections.
Data Source
AI summary
Solar panel mounting assemblies having an arm support assembly for supporting a clamp assembly above an installation surface through a base and a base stud and configured to allow the clamp assembly to be adjusted in three dimensions while installing a solar panel module.


